Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation
The Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Beachwood, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to three charitable organizations in Ohio, with purposes listed as general.
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation gave $68K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,500
- -85.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,500
- -75.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,932,258
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25101 Chagrin Blvd 300, Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 831-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Park Synagogue ($50K). Together the top 3 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 26 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2025) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Synagogue Cleveland Heights, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Medwish International Cleveland, OH | General | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,932,258 | $857,427 | $106,781 | $67,500 | 3 | $67,500 | $372,159 | $359,625 |
| 2024 | $4,454,630 | $292,081 | $495,014 | $460,000 | 5 | $460,000 | $259,506 | $318,656 |
| 2023 | $4,384,545 | $664,554 | $1,141,929 | $1,105,000 | 6 | $1,105,000 | $175,447 | $307,903 |
| 2022 | $4,861,920 | $470,326 | $996,243 | $955,000 | 6 | $955,000 | $172,228 | $328,333 |
| 2021 | $5,387,837 | $724,805 | $1,078,002 | $1,035,000 | 6 | — | $227,901 | $357,593 |
| 2020 | $5,741,034 | $606,204 | $617,687 | $560,077 | 6 | — | $159,176 | $315,754 |
| 2019 | $5,752,517 | $2,837,836 | $849,362 | $815,000 | 7 | — | $2,351,034 | $285,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $360K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $67,500 through three grants. Those grants ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $50,000 to Park Synagogue in Cleveland Heights, $10,000 to Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood, and $7,500 to MedWish International in Cleveland; each was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Larry Goldberg as president, Joyce Rosen as treasurer, and Jordan Goldberg as secretary.
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation is led by Larry Goldberg, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry Goldberg
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jordan Goldberg
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joyce Rosen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation
How much does Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation give each year?
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation gave $68K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $460K across 5 grants.
What is Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation give grants?
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation?
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $360K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation's EIN?
Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1047759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jack and Esther Goldberg Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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